Espresso Alchemy (海港城店) — Restaurant in Kowloon

Having passed by so many times, finally paid them a visit! Food was delish and I also loved the interior design, the lighting also made pics look really good (unlike most restaurants which have weird spot lights that cast strange shadows across your face)! They also offer lunch sets that include regular size single origin brew coffee or you can +HKD 10 to choose other drinks, which is such a bargain considering their food quality and portion size😍

🍔Homemade Herbed Beef Burger with Truffled Mayo sauce 自家製香草漢堡配黑松露沙律醬HKD 118 We were amazed by the size of the burger!! It was huge!! The bun was nicely toasted and super fluffy! The beef patty was super thick, not chewy at all, and break apart super easily as you bite into it. Super sauce with the truffle Mayo, and the onion slices, tomato slices and lettuce made it very refreshing at the same time. Would recommend👍🏻

🍝Tiger Prawns and Thai asparagus Spaghetti inSpicy Tomato Sauce 香煎虎蝦配蘆筍辣蕃茄汁意粉HKD 123 Came with three large tiger prawns, super fresh with a bouncy texture and well seasoned as well! I loved the sauce as well, the spicy kick made it different from your everyday tomato sauce pasta. The asparagus also added a refreshing touch😉

🥪Pesto Chicken, Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Panini 青醬烤雞意大利三文治HKD 69 This tasted so good!! The pesto gave it a unique flavour and the chicken was probably poached or sous vide, every piece was super tender! Together with the cheese, tomato slices and toasty soft panini bun, it was the ultimate combo! And quite healthy too!

🍫Earl grey chocolate (with almond milk +2) HKD 43 Hard to find a place that charge so little for non-dairy milk options, so I was very happy with the price point for my almond milk. And who else loves the combo of earl grey and chocolate!!! I think it’s the best😍

🍰Homemade blueberry and walnut loaf cake HKD 31 And well, of course, we must end a delightful meal on a...

I visited at 2 ish and just missed the lunch crowd, was quite happy that I didn't have to wait.

So I've been keto for a about two years, it's proven to be not easy to dine out and stay keto in Hong Kong, because most local cuisines are carb rich. Espresso Alchemy is again the odd one out. In addition to the indulging options such as carbonara and buttery banana cakes with honey -things I miss, they also have great keto-friendly options!

I had a greatly satisfying keto friendly meal with myself as I chanced to its latest branch in Harbour city. The shop is definitely IG-friendly with warm color tones. But I'm just here to EAT!

The pesto chicken salad looks GIGANTIC, but turns out to be just the right portion. The slow cooked chicken breast is lean but super juicy and tender, together with a wholesome leafy caesar salad (lemon honey-ish dressing I think), I can have it every day. Strongly recommend it to health nuts or people frequenting the gym.

Lunch set comes with a coffee, I ordered Cappuccino just because, it was great as expected, but looking back I should've ordered a good old latte because it definitely be a better compliment to their keto Tiramisu roll cake

Keto dessert is great, even for normal people, no carb no sugar, it is the healthier choice of our poison. And I've long heard about this restaurant's matcha and chocolate roll, and I was so lucky to be one of the firsts to try out this newly launched Tiramisu. It didn’t let me down. Granted no raw egg (which is probably a good thing in HK summer), the combination of absolutely rich coffee, cheese, and rum flavor hit my palate with just the right amount of moisture – not too slimy, but firm and moist. They used not instant coffee but their own coffee in the recipe, not just in the keto cake part, but also in the cream! Quite a nice touch. I gulped down EVERYTHING cos it’s just that good. I’d...

After went on a shopping spree, found this nice cafe at Gateway. Modern & simple arch interior design, with stylish magenta/white color blocks + a hint of golden touch. Plopped down, took a break, I'd enjoyed some light refreshments in a relaxed vibe ✅ No service charge👍 ✅ Friendly staffs

Salmon Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing 煙三文魚配檸檬醋醬 HK$81

⤴️ Perfect for a mid-day grub. Aromatic smoked salmon was curled up as some pretty rosettes, incredibly silky & fresh in taste. The refreshing vinaigrette did brighten up all fresh veggies, dried tomatoes were sweet & chewy. All ingredients complemented each other & tasted divine together

French Toast with Fresh Berries & Ice Cream▪︎Homemade Salted Caramel 西多士配鮮漿果雪糕▪︎自家製焦糖醬 HK$69

⤴️ This french toast was ridiculously good. Super egg-y in smell & flavor, the bread was crisp on the edge & soft at interior filled with a layer of strawberry jam. Topped with their in-house made salted caramel sauce, this dessert was truly the definition of a crave-worthy comfort food

Homemade Banana & Walnut Loaf cake 自家製香蕉核桃蛋糕 HK$31

⤴️ This dark caramelly banana bread had a dense and firm texture, not very moist nor too sweet; a less-guilt wholesome version

Mocha Martini (Alcoholic) Homemade Coffee Infused Vodka Godiva Liqueur HK$68

⤴️ A delicious & smooth cocktail, bit early for tea o'clock❓ Nope 😝❗ As a chocoholic not alcoholic, I found it tasted ultra rich and indulgent, such an alluring drink

Cold Brew Coffee ~ Ethiopia Gelgelu 冷泡咖啡 HK$63

⤴️ Presentation looked as if I was drinking whiskey. Crisp & tart in structure with...